How to Spend 3 Days in San Juan, Puerto Rico
When you’re on vacation you want to see, taste, and do it all. A sense of exploration aan take over you, leaving you with a desire to discover everything that you can possibly find. It’s especially easy to feel like this in a place like San Juan, Puerto Rico, where history, culture, food, and the beach all co-exist […]
Mofongo and Chicken in Criollo Sauce Recipe
There are few dishes in Puerto Rico that are as treasured as mofongo. It’s as classic as a refreshing piña colada, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a restaurant on the island that doesn’t offer it. Mofongo is made from mashed plantains, crunchy pork rinds, and flavorful garlic and is usually served right out of the […]
10 Ways to Save Money on Vacation in Puerto Rico
Who says you have to break the bank to enjoy a getaway to a tropical and sunny island? Just by traveling to Puerto Rico you’re already a step ahead of the game: you don’t need to worry about currency exchanges or roaming charges! Plus, there’s tons of things to do in and around San Juan that are 100% […]
5 Hidden Gems of Old San Juan
Old San Juan is a captivating city that draws in tourists and locals alike all year long. Most people know about all the classic places to visit like Old San Juan, El Morro, or Barrachina. But what about the places that aren’t so obvious? What about the places that you have to do a little extra searching […]
Flavors of San Juan featured on Real Food Finds
Foodie, blogger, adventurer, and traveler Doug Brown graced Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tours with a visit to our historical port of Old San Juan while on a recent Caribbean cruise. In search of an out-of-the-box experience that deviated from the typical cruise shore excursions, Doug and his friends decided to take a […]
Art & the City: Open Air Market in Old San Juan
This Saturday January 11 and tomorrow Sunday January 12, the Plaza de Armas square in Old San Juan welcomes the new Art & The City open air market. The cultural event will host over 20 artists and artisans as well as feature performances by Poncili Creación y Brendamaris Rodríguez y live music by Vozegata Música. […]
Flavors’ Cooking class and Food Tours on Mom Central
On a hot and steamy August in 2013, Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tours was graciously visited by Mary Ellen Cronin, on vacation in San Juan and corresponding on behalf of www.momcentral.com, the web’s largest and most influential mom resource center. Mary Ellen loved her leisure time at our boutique cooking class and […]
Music and Art come together @ Musicarte @ El Convento Hotel in Old San Juan
Every last Thursday of the month (jueves social, or social Thursdays as its known in Puerto Rico) the convent-turned-boutique hotel El Convento teams up with the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico and The School of Visual Arts for an evening filled with great music, art, food, drink, and of course, socializing! This Thursday August […]
Girls Just Wanna Have fun: A Girls Get-Away Weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico
What could be better than getting away from it all with your best girlfriends? The trend of “women-only” getaways is on the rise and women everywhere are creating weekend escapades that cater around their needs and wants. A recent womansday.com article listed Puerto Rico among the top “just-the-girls” trips for 2013. In honor of National Girlfriend’s Day […]
Caribbean Cuisine and Culture: the perfect gift for the vacationing dad
With Father’s Day only a few days away on Sunday June 16, many of us are searching for that perfect gift for Dad. This year, however, Flavors of San Juan suggests you skip the traditional ties or golf balls route, and treat Dad to a real evening out on the town: out in the oldest […]
